Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni has been recalled to the squad by Jacques Brunel ahead of their Six Nations matches with Wales and Scotland.

Castrogiovannie returns to the fold despite sustaining a cracked rib in their loss to England on February 11. And in other changes, Mirco Bergamasco returns to the fold after recovering from the shoulder injury sustained at the World Cup.

Lock Antonio Pavanello is replaced in the squad by Carlo Del Fava after he sustained an injury in their loss to Ireland on Saturday. And Mano Vosawai has also been added to the party with Mauro Bergamasco suspended.